News Stories
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18 March 2023
Conference inspires parishes in mission
Clergy and lay leaders from across our diocese came together for a day conference on growth. They took part in a conference on ‘Leading Your Church Into Growth’ (LYCIG), held at St George’s Church, Portsea. Canon Robin Gamble, director of LYCIG led the session, which helped parishes think about practical ways to develop their mission and outreach. Read more
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14 March 2023
in SchoolsSchools take part in Lights of Hope project
Church schools across our diocese were involved with a project based on a ‘Light of Hope’ art installation, which was suspended above Winchester Cathedral’s nave between October and January. It inspired pupils across Hampshire to create their own miniature lights of hope. Read more
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14 March 2023
in GeneralRe-dedication of historic Lawrence Monument
Following its conservation, a century-old work of art monument to Dorothy Marshall Lawrence, the heiress to the Marshall and Snelgrove Department Store fortune, was re-dedicated by the Rev Canon Anthony Hulbert, at a special service held on Sunday 12th March at Andrew’s Church, Meonstoke. Read more
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13 March 2023
in GeneralVillage church honoured for its commitment to caring for animals
St Michael and All Angels, Chalton was chosen by the Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals as joint winners of the Animal-Friendly Church Awards for 2022. Read more
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12 March 2023
in GeneralNew priest appointed for Sheet
The Rev Bruce Deans has been appointed as the new priest-in-charge of Sheet. Bruce, who is currently vicar of St John’s, Fareham, will have an additional deanery role, inspiring others in mission and evangelism. Read more
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12 March 2023
in GeneralNew person to lead Portsmouth’s fastest-growing church
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Lewis Dean to be the new rector of Harbour Church, based in Portsmouth. Lewis is currently a curate at Holy Trinity Church, Brompton. He’ll take over the leadership of a church that was originally launched in September 2016, and now welcomes 500 people to four services in three different locations in the city. Read more
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5 March 2023
in GeneralNew parish priest appointed for Liss
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Clare Welham to be the new priest-in-charge of Liss. Clare is currently part-time incumbent of the benefice of Ropley, Bishop’s Sutton and West Tisted. Her new role includes some responsibility for Growing Faith around the Petersfield deanery. Read more
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2 March 2023
in GeneralLarder expands to include church building
Bishop Jonathan has opened a Little Larder based at St Philip’s Church, Cosham. This aims to provide fresh, affordable food to those who live at the far end of the Highbury Estate. It’s an offshoot of the original Cosham Larder, which began two years ago. The bishop’s visit came as the parish celebrated its second birthday. Read more
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1 March 2023
in GeneralActors to stage musical telling life of Jesus
Worshippers from four parishes and children from a local school are working together to stage a musical that will tell the story of Jesus’s life, death and resurrection. ‘The Miracle’ will be performed at St John’s Church, Locks Heath, over the weekend before Holy Week. Among the actors is Paul Wren, who says he’ll definitely be relying on God as he performs as Jesus. Read more
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25 Feb. 2023
Sixteen-year-old preaches to teenagers at latest High Tide event
The latest High Tide West youth service included pizza, hot dogs, games, worship and prayer - plus a talk about the Bible passage from 16-year-old Oscar Mellers. It was the latest in a series of High Tide youth events that are helping to shape the new generation as disciples of Jesus. This one brought together youth groups from churches across Fareham and Gosport for an event at Holy Rood, Stubbington. Read more